Irrigated Ryegrass Field Shown by Beard Dairyman
County Agent F. LeVasseur and dairyman H L Beard inspect a field of ryegrass oats and clover. Irrigation yields rich lush grass versus unirrigated areas. A prize Jersey on Beard’s farm, shown with the field, was Grand Champion at a Baton Rouge cattle show. The 10-year-old cow reportedly produces over three gallons of milk daily.
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F. ©. LeVasseur
H. L. Beard
Beard
Jimmy Nobles
Baton Rouge
Jersey
Louisiana
Parish Dairy Picture Has Changed In Last Twenty Years
The article notes a shift in parish dairy farming over two decades with fewer dairy cattle owners but higher milk output per cow. It profiles Lincoln Parish farmer Beard, who uses planned pasture, irrigation, and modern management to boost milk yields, create jobs, and link feed quality to production while noting broader rural changes across Ginvuin Vanish and Unis parish.
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Parish
Unis
Ginvuin
Lincoln Parish
Cooktawin
Imes
Beard
Benett
Bear calls for education in farming and dairy growth
In a discussion on farming education Bear argues that at least a high school education is needed to farm. He notes agriculture can create more jobs by training teachers in high schools and highlights his own dairy with 135 cattle, eight adults, six milked daily, and an average 3 pints per cow per milking, underscoring progress beyond herd size.
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Bear
Bere
Beard
Louisiana Farmers Producing Better Quality Food Now
Farmers contribute to the economy and health through improved diets and nutrition. The leaflet "A Big Customer" highlights higher quality food, longer life expectancy, and taller average heights since 1900 due to better healthcare and diet. It notes better vitamin intake and nutrient-rich crops, while warning against discrimination and housing tensions in evolving urban areas.
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Louisiana
I. O
Home Builders Worry Over Big Ifs in 1963 Housing
Builders fear a public war scare and potential Kennedy order banning racial and other discrimination in housing could hurt 1963 activity. At the N A H B seventh annual conference 15 of 70 surveyed warned politics may dent demand as they project 4 percent rise in housing starts and 1 percent fewer single family homes, with total starts seen near 1,390,000 private nonfarm dwellings.
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Petoas
Kennedy
Wien
Duiklers’ Intentions
National Association of Home Guilders
Braver
Industtry
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Dubach
Stanley McGee
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Bruce Wolley
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Ruston
Ole Bess
Lineal
Bettler Fam
Grre
Gus
Hise
Incoln Bank& Trust Company
Ruston, Louisiana
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F. O. LeVasseur
Pope Watton
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Sensinn
Lee Qlets
Air Ie Erie Cumure
Arey Hors Nans
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Brusius
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